Lukashenko: I did not think that “special operation” of Russia in Ukraine will drag out like that

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko admitted that he did not expect such a protracted nature of the “special operation” of Russia in Ukraine.

“But I am not immersed enough in this problem to say if it is going according to plan, as Russians say, or the way I feel it. I want to emphasize once again, I feel that this operation has been dragged on,” Lukashenko said, Lukashenko In an interview with Associated Press.

He added that he does everything “to stop the war.” Lukashenko mentioned that thanks to him, peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia began. However, he reproached Kyiv in unwillingness to negotiate with the Russian Federation.

“I know the position of Russia. I know that Russia offers Ukraine. But why Ukraine, on the territory of which there is actually war, military operations, people die, is not interested in these negotiations, another question. But the answer to this question can be found In Washington, ”said the President of Belarus.